lower chamber
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of lower chamber
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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But over the years, 41 women directly followed their deceased husbands into the lower chamber.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
These are early beats that begin in the lower chamber of the heart.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
California Assembly Bill 2305, which the state’s lower chamber approved on April 6, will “close the loopholes” corporate investors use to influence legal practices, said Assemblymember Ash Kalra, who introduced the bill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Lawmakers in Congress' lower chamber approved a Senate-passed bill by holding a a voice vote on Thursday to fund much of DHS, ending the record-setting shutdown of the sprawling federal agency.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
Sticking her dagger through the opening for light, Annabeth could see a lower chamber, long and narrow, with a mosaic floor, painted walls, and benches running down either side.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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